YoungStar and Licensed Day Camps 2014

youngstar.wisconsin.gov Earning Points in YoungStar Category for Earning PointsFamily GroupSchool AgeLicensed Day Camps Education Qualifications - Family Provider 0-14 N/A Education - Group TeachersN/A Education of Group DirectorN/A Learning Environment and Curriculum – Business and Professional Practices (business practices, staff benefits, parent involvement) 0-7 Health and Wellbeing0-5 Total0-40 points 0 – 40 points 0-40 points 0-36 points

youngstar.wisconsin.gov Licensed Day Camp Point Detail Day Camp Evaluation Criteria Self-Assessment Tool Minimum Point Detail Licensed Day Camps 2014

youngstar.wisconsin.gov Evaluation Criteria available Day Camp Information on Website Notification Letters Day Camp Programs - January 2014 Parents - February 2014 DCF Internal Notifications (County, Licensing, Bureau of Regional Operations, Call Center Staff) February 2014 Day Camp Contracts available March 1, 2014 Case management ready to use March 1, 2014 Uploading contracts, Adding service requests, Y/N answers, Add ratings Tiered Reimbursements will begin July 1, Applications will need to be received at the local YoungStar office by June 1, Timeline for Licensed Day Camps 2014

youngstar.wisconsin.gov Accreditation Nationally recognized Group Centers: NAEYC, ELL (formerly NAC), NECPA, City of Madison, Head Start Performance Standards, COA Family Child Care: NAFCC, City of Madison School Age: COA, City of Madison Licensed Day Camps: ACA, COA, City of Madison Alternate pathway to 4 or 5 stars

American Camp Association Accreditation ACA Accreditation Year Three Years November 1 – October 31 st Programs can apply prior to May 1 Visits are completed in June/July September Determination October Notification

youngstar.wisconsin.gov  0-10 Points  Points  Points (up to)  Points Regulated and in regulatory compliance  Regulated but not in compliance Regulated programs Not eligible for Wisconsin Shares No change -5% + 25 % +10%* Wisconsin Shares Reimbursement

A. Educational Qualifications 15 points Definitions: Day Camp Counselor/Group Leader Responsibilities that include supervision and guidance of a group of children in the program under the direction of a Site Supervisor/Coordinator/Director/Administrator. Counselors/Group Leaders will assist in daily planning and implementing of activities, communication with families, and relations with the community. Site Supervisor/Coordinator/Director Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, and guidance of counselors and – when necessary – for firing or dismissal of staff.

A. Educational Qualifications Quality Indicators –Staff QualificationsVerificationPoints Awarded Counselors/Group Leaders with 6 related credits for 25% of groups Registry Registry Level 7 1 Counselors/Group Leaders with 6 related credits for 50% of groups - Required for 3 Stars Registry Level 7 2 Counselors/Group Leaders with 6 related credits for 100% of groups Registry Level 7 3 Counselors/Group Leaders with 18 related credits beyond high school for 50% of groups, all others Counselors/Group Leaders with 6 related credits – Required with Accreditation for 5 Stars Registry Level 10 4 Counselors/Group Leaders with any one of the following for 50% of the groups, all others Counselors/ Group Leaders with 6 related credits:  24 related credits, or  Associate’s degree with 30 related credits, or  Bachelor’s degree with 30 related credits Registry Level 10,11,12, 13 5 Counselors/Group Leaders with related Bachelor’s degrees for 100% of groups or Bachelor’s degrees with DPI license or Master’s degree or Doctorate Registry Level 14 or higher 6 A.1) Counselor/Group Leader Qualifications

Quality Indicators – Site Supervisor/Coordinator Qualifications VerificationPoints Awarded Site Supervisor/Coordinator with 18 related creditsRegistry Level 92 Site Supervisor/Coordinator with 24 related credits – 6 of those credits must be in supervision/personnel management and financial management course work Required for 3 Stars RegistryRegistry Level credits3 Site Supervisor/Coordinator with 36 related credits – 6 of those credits must be in supervision/personnel management and financial management Registry Level credits4 Site Supervisor/Coordinator with any one of the following:  Associate’s degree with 36 related credits-- 6 of those related credits must be in supervision/ personnel management course work Registry Level more credits5 Site Supervisor/Coordinator with Administrator’s Credential and any one of the following:  Associate’s degree,  Bachelor’s degree (unrelated) Required with Accreditation for 5 Stars Registry Level 137 Site Supervisor/Coordinator with any of the following:  Bachelor’s degree (related)  Bachelor’s degree (related) and DPI license,  Master’s degree or Doctorate degree Registry Level 14 or higher9 A.2) Site Supervisor/Coordinator/Center Director/Administrator Qualifications

B. Learning Environment and Curriculum 9 Points Required Self-Assessment of program is performed1 point Optional Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) 1 point QIP Outside Entity Verified1 point Wisconsin Afterschool Network School-Age Curricular Framework 50% of Counselors 1 point 100 % of Counselors 2 points Curricular Aligned with WAN SACF1 point Child Outcomes Individual Child Portfolios 1 point Use of Intentional Planning1 point Individual Outcomes Tracked1 point

C. Business and Professional Practice 7 Points Required for all: Program signs a YS Contract and willing to enroll children who receive Shares Required for 3 Stars: 1 point Program has an ongoing yearly budget, completes accurate taxes and demonstrates sound recordkeeping practices Optional: Business practices Written employment policies1 point Annual staff evaluation Access to professional development Access to professional resources 2 or more Active membership in professional organization = 1 point 75% or higher retention rate Business evidence of using Model Work Standards 1 point

C. Business and Professional Practices Continued Optional Staff Benefits 2 or more Access to Health Insurancereceives 1 pt. Access to pension/retirement plan Paid time off All-staff meeting once per month 2 hours paid planning time per week for Director

C. Business and Professional Practices Continued Optional Parent/Family Involvement 1 or 2 points Program has all of the following: Written description of program’s philosophy and it is available to families Materials and resources are available that meets the needs of families Orientation opportunities are available to family Parents are encouraged to observe program Families have opportunity to provide input Parent conferences are held Frequent, regular, on-going communication Parent and family outreach, educational and social opportunities Information is shared with family about children’s /day

D. Health and Wellbeing 5 points Required Program serves nutritious meals and snacks 1 point Optional Program provides at least sixty minutes 1 point of physical activity per day 50% of Counselors and Director have 1 point completed one of five options in inclusion/social emotional training or 100% of Counselors and Director 2 points 50% of Counselors and Director have 1 point completed training in protective factors/CANP training or 100% of Counselors and Director 2 points

Additional Information: Definitions Full-time vs. Part-time Quantities are pro-rated based on average number of hours per day or week a program is open using a definition of full-time as an 8 hour day and a 40 hour week. Staffing Staff to Child Ratios Full-time employee works an average of 40 hours per week at least 6 months of the year. Dual-Role Centralized administration Dual-role – 50 or fewer children 3 Star Level

QUESTIONS? Contact Information: Bridget Cullen, MSE YoungStar Department of Children and Families T: E: